Austin's annual SXSW Film Festival is set to rock this city with an event that shuns the conventional, instead celebrating the raw edge of punk rock with a twist—a documentary aptly named "Punk Rock Lottery." This documentary orbits around an unconventional music event where Austin-based musicians are randomly tossed together to see what sonic chaos ensues, as per KVUE.

To fully introduce the project, and determined to not just stick to screening films, the festival is hosting a real-time Punk Rock Lottery event this Sunday at Empire Control Room and Garage. More than 40 musicians will find themselves part of newly assembled bands that must prepare to strut their stuff on stage.

The concept is a throwback that started in 2010 and took a hiatus during the pandemic years, but it's now back with a bang—or should we say a power chord? "South by Southwest has grown beyond its original means," Jacob Miguel, the executive producer and director for the documentary, told KVUE. "But what's cool about this Punk Rock Lottery is it's still in that formative stage for a more global audience. So bringing it to South by Southwest is almost like bringing South By back to itself."

Anticipation for the event has been drummed up thanks to corporate partners like Deep Eddy Vodka and Voodoo Ranger Hardcharged Tea, but it's the community-driven essence of the event that captures the spirit of SXSW's roots. Just remember, this throwdown is labeled as an unofficial SXSW event, but it welcomes one and all, badge or no badge, with open punk rock arms. And if you're eager to get the inside scoop before the crowds, tune into 91.7fm KOOP Radio's "Search and Destroy" session, as reported by Punk in Focus.